Tornado Warning Issued for Perry County, Illinois Until 6:30 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Tornado Warning for Perry County in south central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:50 PM CDT on March 15, 2026, after radar indicated rotation within a line of severe thunderstorms.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects Perry County in south central Illinois. Locations impacted by these tornadic storms include:

• Pinckneyville (expected around 6:15 PM CDT)
• Cutler

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes in the path of this storm will be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage were located along a line extending from near New Athens to near Evansville to near St. Mary.

• Hazard: Tornado and straight-line wind damage.
• Source: Radar indicated rotation.
• Storm Motion: Moving east at 60 mph.
• Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective from 5:50 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 6:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. The dangerous storms are expected to reach the Pinckneyville area around 6:15 PM CDT.